Lead RF Design Engineer

Lead RF Design Engineer

County Durham (On-site)

Up to £85,000 + benefits

Relocation support + visa sponsorship available

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

A leading RF and microwave technology business is seeking a Lead RF/mmWave Design Engineer to play a key role in driving technical delivery and guiding a high-performing engineering team.

This is a hands-on leadership position where you’ll combine deep RF expertise with team mentorship, shaping the development of advanced telecommunications and defence systems.

The Role

As a Lead RF/mmWave Design Engineer, you’ll take ownership of RF design strategy and execution, while supporting and developing engineers across the full product lifecycle, from concept through to production.

You’ll act as a technical authority within the team, ensuring best-in-class design practices and high-performance delivery across complex RF and mmWave systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of RF engineers, providing technical guidance and support
• Own the design and development of RF/mmWave circuits, modules, and systems
• Drive best practice across transmission lines, filters, couplers, and synthesiser/multiplier design
• Oversee simulation, modelling, and performance optimisation (ADS, CST, EMPro, Microwave Office)

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in RF, Microwave, or Communications Engineering (or similar)
• Strong background in RF / microwave circuit and system design
• Experience leading projects or mentoring engineers (formal or informal leadership)
• Proven use of industry-standard RF tools (ADS, CST, EMPro, xwzovoh etc.)
• Experience with transceiver design and high-frequency PCB development
• Hands-on, solutions-driven mindset with strong technical ownership

Why Join?

• Step into a leadership role with real influence over team and technical direction
• Work on cutting-edge RF/mmWave systems in telecoms and defence
• Join a growing, well-established engineering business with long-term stability
• Clear progression into principal or engineering management pathways
• Full relocation support and visa sponsorship available